Policy/Laws/Regulations

Comprehensive Guide to Housing and Mortgages for People with Disabilities

www.mortgageloan.com/disabilities/

A comprehensive guide for persons with disabilities looking to buy a house.  It covers terminology, the process of buying a house, financial assistance and more.

 

Health Law PA Newsletter

Newsletter from The Pennsylvania Health Law Project, www.phlp.org

Mental Retardation Commitment Procedures

MR Commitment Procedures

This fact sheet describes the process and standards applied when it comes to adults with mental retardation.

MR waiver for Camp and Recreation

MR Waiver for Camp and Recreation

This fact sheet describes the recreational and camp services available under waivers.

MR Waiver

MR Waiver

This fact sheet answers your questions concerning MR waiver services to assist individuals with mental retardation, their caregivers and advocates. 

Your Right to Refuse Treatment

Your Right to Refuse Treatment

An outline of circumstances in which person being treated for mental illness in PA have the right to refuse to take medications.

Catalogue of Supports and Services

Catalogue of Supports and Services

An overview of programs and support services offered to people living with a disability in PA.

Long Term Care Supports Guidebook

Long Term Care Supports Guidebook

Resources for people living with a disability that would require long term care support services.

Accessible Parking for People with Disabilities

Accessible Parking for People with Disabilities

This booklet describes the issues relating to parking for people with disabilities in reference to the what the law does and does not provide.

Estate Planning for Families

This brochure provides the type of financial and estate planning devices used in PA.  It is important to understand how properly drafted trusts can be used to protect the eligibility of a person with a disability. 

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